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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.96, 1,116.36 and 459.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.96, 1,116.36 and 459.65 is: 634.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.96 : 1,116.36 = 459.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.96/1,116.36 = 459.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.96x = 1,116.36 × 459.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.96x = 513,127.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,127.57/808.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.31

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